Dan Meyer - Why We Need a Math Makeover (11:39) Please watch this video before you teach high school math. A very reasonable perspective that could help you make math far more interesting and valuable to students. Go to Dan's Blog for ideas - it does take a while to find them though. Arthur Benjamin -We Need to Change the Focus of Mathematics (3:02) Very interesting videoon what we should focus on in mathematic s- A must see.
Ken Robinson - On How Schools Kill Creativity (19:29) This is another must see video on creativity in education - quite funny too! You might want to also look at Bring on the Learning Revolution (17:57) Mark Frauenfelder -Making Mistakes and Creativity (8:36) Interesting interview on how schools don't like mistakes... and how that's destroying creativity. Introduces the idea of unschooling allowing kids the freedom to do what they want and learn things themselves, through intrinsic motivation.
Brain Rules - 12 Rules for How the Brain Works -A pretty good summary of some research on how the brain works - see 12 short videos
I am particularly intrigued by the statement: "Education is about far more than memorizing and regurgitating facts, writing essays and solving mathematical equations. It is about inspiring young minds (and old ones too) to explore ourselves and the world in which we live in."
We must never forget the purpose of why we are teaching.
Good Videos
Dan Meyer -Why We Need a Math Makeover (11:39) Please watch this video before you teach high school math. A very reasonable perspective that could help you make math far more interesting and valuable to students. Go to Dan's Blog for ideas - it does take a while to find them though.
Arthur Benjamin -We Need to Change the Focus of Mathematics (3:02) Very interesting video on what we should focus on in mathematic s- A must see.
Ken Robinson - On How Schools Kill Creativity (19:29) This is another must see video on creativity in education - quite funny too! You might want to also look at Bring on the Learning Revolution (17:57)
Mark Frauenfelder - Making Mistakes and Creativity (8:36) Interesting interview on how schools don't like mistakes... and how that's destroying creativity. Introduces the idea of unschooling allowing kids the freedom to do what they want and learn things themselves, through intrinsic motivation.
Brain Rules - 12 Rules for How the Brain Works -A pretty good summary of some research on how the brain works - see 12 short videos
Alfie Kohn on Homework A must see if you want to truly assess the value of homework
The Case Against Competition - Alfie Kohn talks about the negative impact of competition in education.
History of Math Videos
Looks like a pretty good series - well worth a look for a Math teacher
Good Articles
An article from The Star 09/15/2010 - the comment on "and they also focus on giving students experiential learning to keep them interestedin school". Most appropriate that some 'numbers' confirm students who are motivated do better.
http://www.parentcentral.ca/parent/education/article/861076--finland-s-secrets-to-educational-success
Another article on the same theme:
http://www.thestar.com/opinion/editorialopinion/article/863033--wake-up-young-minds-with-the-arts
I am particularly intrigued by the statement: "Education is about far more than memorizing and regurgitating facts, writing essays and solving mathematical equations. It is about inspiring young minds (and old ones too) to explore ourselves and the world in which we live in."
We must never forget the purpose of why we are teaching.